Hotels in Sabah

The most popular cities in Sabah are Kota Kinabalu, Kundasang, and Semporna. Nightly rates for hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Kundasang and Semporna are $159, $40, and $290 respectfully.

A good deal for a hotel in Sabah is typically any price under $327, which is the average nightly rate in Sabah. This rate will typically be harder to find in Pulau Mabul, where hotels prices are generally higher. Semporna has some of the lowest hotel prices of any Sabah destination, and good deals may be easier to find there.

The following hotels are the top rated hotels in Sabah: 9.5 - Ac Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, 9.3 - Alawa Kundasang in Kundasang and 9.1 - Hilton Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu

Out of all our users looking for a hotel in Sabah in the past 12 months, 29% booked a room at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, making it the most popular hotel in Sabah. 3,893 of our users gave Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu a rating of 8.7 out of 10.

$76 per night is the average price for a double room at a hotel in Sabah during the month of December. The cheapest rate for a double room in Sabah during this month was for $9 per night (in Semporna).

On average, $399 per night will be the going rate for a hotel room in Pulau Mabul. This is about 366% more expensive than any other city in Sabah.

Our users typically find that Semporna has the lowest per night rates in the country at just $14. Semporna offers hotels rooms at an average rate that is 84% lower than the average city in Sabah.

If you’re looking to book a hotel in Sabah that’s perfect for the whole family, then consider staying at either Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai or The Pacific Sutera Hotel. These are the preferred hotels for families in Sabah according to our user data. Rooms at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu average $238 per night, while a room at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is $78 per night, and staying at The Pacific Sutera Hotel is around $113 per night.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai and The Pacific Sutera Hotel are the top three hotels in Sabah for couples according to our user data. It’s $238 per night on average for a room at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, $78 per night for a room at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai and $113 per night for a room at The Pacific Sutera Hotel.

As of December 2025, there are 3,072 operators available to choose from for hotels in Sabah.

Prices for hotels in Sabah are updated daily.

If you’re planning on staying at any of momondo’s recommended hotels in the area of Sabah nearest to City Mall, you should expect to pay around $22/night. This price fluctuates based on time of year. In general, a rate under $22/night is a good deal for momondo users staying near City Mall. Hotels near City Mall are typically 18% less expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $27.

Below are the 11 user recommended hotels in the area of Sabah that is closest to Gaya Street Sunday Market. The average price near Gaya Street Sunday Market is $57/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Gaya Street Sunday Market are typically 52% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $27.

Those looking for a hotel near Poring Hot Spring should expect to pay $41/night for area hotels. Below is the best hotel option in the area. Hotels near Poring Hot Spring are typically 34% more expensive than the average hotel in Sabah, which is $27.